Tribute songs uniquely offer comfort and a shared sense of grief, allowing listeners to honor and remember those who have passed. These songs deeply resonate with audiences, offering a way to mourn and keep cherished memories alive.
Best Tribute Songs Ever
5. Candle in the Wind by Elton John
At the 5th position, we have ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Elton John which was originally written by John and Bernie Taupin for Marilyn Monroe. The song found a profound new meaning after the sudden death of the Princess of Wales, Diana who was a close friend to John.
Elton John re-recorded ‘Candle in the Wind,’ and it quickly became a global sensation, topping charts worldwide.
Interestingly, John vowed that he’d sing the song only once at Diana’s funeral unless her sons requested it.
4. I’ll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans ft. 112
The Notorious B.I.G. aka Christopher Wallace was shot dead in 1997. Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, and 112 wrote the song ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ in his memory. The song was sampled from the famous The Police’s song ‘Every Breath You Take’. Although there was a lawsuit over sampling, ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ remains a poignant tribute to Christopher Wallace’s lasting influence in hip-hop.
3. Memories by Maroon 5
‘Memories’ by Maroon 5 is a deeply heartfelt tribute to their late manager, Jordan Feldstein, capturing the pain of loss with its poignant lyrics and melody. The song is beautifully written and is meant for anyone who has ever experienced grief and loss. The lyrics and the soothing melody deeply connect with the audience and offer comfort to those who have lost someone.
2. Miss You by Aaliyah
‘Miss You’ is a bittersweet tribute to Aaliyah, released posthumously after her tragic death. Aaliyah had already written this song in 1999 but later it was released in 2002 after she died in a plane crash. The video of the song stars her friends Missy Elliot and DMX who paid tribute to the late singer. This actually represents how fragile life can be, you never know what’s next.
1. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
At the top spot, we’ve got See You Again a tribute to the actor Paul Walker. The tragic and untimely death of Paul created a significant void in the Hollywood industry. The song was written by Charlie Puth and was used as the lead single of the Furious 7 movie. The song was the top song on the Billboard for 12 non-consecutive weeks! Thanks to its heartfelt lyrics, ‘See You Again’ resonated deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting impact on all who heard it.
